This information collection request is approved for three years. During this approval period, and in consultation with OMB, EPA should evaluate better methods for ensuring that the estimated capital (non-labor)testing costs are identified separately from the estimated burden-hourcosts presented in the ICR. Prior to seeking comments on the proposed renewal, EPA should revise this ICR to include these non-labor and testing costs, along with an explanation of the method used to compile the information EPA should specifically seek comment on this information during the PRA comment period, and address any comments received in the ICR that is submitted to OMB. Further, OMB understands that EPA will be proposing revisions during this approval period that will update the data requirements in 40 CFR part 158. When the Agency issues any such proposals, it should specifically seek comment on the estimated testing costs and burdens presented in the Economic Analysis that it performs as part of the rulemakings. The Agency should consider this information when it revises the ICR.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2005
11/30/2005
10/31/2002
7,021
0
12,466
152,974
0
187,640
0
0
0
This data collection program is designed to provde the EPA with necessary data to evaluate an application for registration of a pesticie product as required under Section 3 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.